Neighbors,

As you've heard, we are in for severe winter weather beginning tonight that will effect those of you from VT to VA. Because of this we've activated …

CONTACT:

Joseph Porcelli - Snowcrew Founder and Volunteer Organizer

857-222-4420 - joseph.porcelli@gmail.com - @JosephPorcelli

http://neighborsforneighbors.org/page/snowcrew

Washington, DC, February 3, 2014 - Snowcrew has…

Hey folks, let me know if you'd like to set up an interview or if there is anything else you need. Your help getting the word out would be greatly appreciated!

Joseph

CONTACT:

Joseph Porcelli - Snowcrew Founder and Volunteer Organizer

857-222-4420 - joseph.porcelli@gmail.com - @JosephPorcelli…

I have been voluntarily running Neighbors For Neighbors since 2004 a labor of love because I know that being in service to each other makes the world a better place.

The funding for NeighborsForNeighbors.org comes solely from you our members. 

It costs about $1,000 a year to keep this network up and running and cover operating expenses. I'd greatly appreciate if you chipped in a…

A press release I received this morning:

Jamaica Plain, Mass., (October 31, 2011) – Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic supermarket and America’s first national certified organic grocer, opened the doors of the newest location, in Jamaica Plain, today. 

The store, which spans more than 13,700 square feet and employs 104 full and part time team members will offer the Jamaica Plain community access to the freshest and…

Maureen just posed a question "does anyone use a national bank with a branch in JP that you are happy with?" in the Jamaica Plain Community Discussion Forum. I'd like to expand on her question.

• What bank do you do business with and why?
• What else do you wish they offered such as services, extended hours, something…

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate Tobias Chance, a 10 year-old male, who went missing this morning, Thursday, March 31, 2011. According to his parents, Tobias ran away at about 7:30am. Tobias was last seen leaving the family home in the area of 33 Alveston Street in Jamaica Plain. Tobias has…

Neighbors,

Check out these two awesome pictures of the (Bald Eagle) Red Tail Hawk taken the other day along the road where the old Kelley rink was (Willow Pond Road). Props to neighbor John O'Brien for sharing the pictures with us. Like birds? Join John's …

Dear Neighbors,

Here are the results of the Neighbors for Neighbors February 2011 Network Evaluation. The evaluation was generously and voluntarily lead and prepared by our neighbor Anna Sandoval. Anna, thank you so much for the weeks of work and all your help. You rock neighbor!

Kindly review and leave your thoughts as comments below. 

Beginning next week, we'll begin incorporating recommendations…

Neighbors,

I'm wondering what you get for download and upload speeds using - http://www.speedtest.net/. Please leave comments with your download, upload, resulta and your provider. 

From a City Press Release I just received. BEGIN::

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino released a comprehensive report on the potential impact of federal budget cuts currently proposed by House Republicans. According to the report, over $30 million of direct funding to the city will be cut by HR 1. The report also details additional cuts that will affect Boston residents. These include cuts to heating oil assistance, Community Service Block Grant funded efforts for low income people,…

Neighbors,

This snow has been tough and the "space savers" and dealing with parking has been a struggle for all of us. This morning I found my neighbors doing the right thing - what we all should be doing. Please watch and share this post to help spread the word.…

The Boston Globe and JP Patch are reporting a woman was found dead on Kenny Street in Jamaica Plain this morning at 7:46 am.

Elaine Driscoll, police spokeswoman, said the woman appeared to have suffered head trauma and that the woman appeared to be in her…

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will go into effect tonight at 7pm to ensure that city roads are cleared for the morning commute.   Due to the unpredictable nature of this storm and conflicting forecasts, Mayor Menino has issued this snow emergency to allow Public Works crews the best opportunity to treat, plow, and clear the streets as efficiently as possible, particularly after the…

From the City Hall Press Office at 5:36 PM 1/20/2011

Mayor calls for parking ban to clear major arteries and roadways before deep freeze and more snow forecasted for early next week

With a forecast expected to dump heavy snow during tomorrow morning’s commute Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will go into effect tonight at 9 PM and Boston Public Schools will be…

“Whole Foods Market has been keenly interested in developing a Jamaica Plain location. We are now eager to become active members of such a…

As you know, the Jamaica Plain Gazette and JP Patch are reporting that Whole Foods will be moving into the building currently owned by Hi-Lo Foods - even…

This evening I invited David Warner from City Feed and Supply to join me for a coversation about the economics their business. I was inspired to do so after seeing many statements by members about "how pricey" City Feed is in the dialogue concurrently happening about Whole Foods coming to…

Earlier today, we held an emergency park clean up at Beecher Park to clean up the huge tree that fell during the storm this past week. 

After putting out the call for help last night,…

Neighbors,

Thanks to all of you who helped promote and who attended the Same Old Place Community Lunch-In…